VINCE
AMBROSETTI

Vince
Ambrosetti began working in pastoral ministry at the young age of seven,
and has worked with parishes ranging from 100 families to parishes
serving more than 5,000 households.

On
October 4, 1977, Vince founded International Liturgy Publications, the
oldest free-standing non-profit publisher of sacred music for the
Catholic church. Among his many extraordinary experiences, he sang his
song “Sanctuary” during Communion at Mother Teresa’s funeral in
Calcutta, India, and has composed, recorded and performed for Pope John
Paul II, the first English Mass Setting ever sung at St. Peter’s
Basilica in Rome.

JIM
COWAN

Jim
studied music at Western State College in Gunnison, OH and at Emporia
State Teacher’s College in Emporia, Kansas. His training includes
classical voice, piano, theory and harmony of music. It was while he was
at Emporia State that Jim experienced a spiritual conversion, and began
to seek for God’s direction in his life. He withdrew from school and
went to the Benedictine Monastery in Pecos, New Mexico. It was there
that he converted to Catholicism, and began to write songs for liturgy
and worship. Until 2004, Jim worked as Director of Music for Conferences
at Franciscan University. He had the privilege, each summer, of leading
thousands in praise and worship. It was especially rewarding to lead
worship at the many Steubenville Youth Conferences. He feels honored to
have experienced the mighty works of God changing lives and touching
these young people!

MICHELE
COWAN

Michele
Cowan has been singing praise and worship songs with her dad, Jim Cowan
since the age of 4. Michele is a graduate of Stubenville
University in 2008. For the past 6 years she has traveled the
country with her mother and father adding a beautiful dimension to the
holy hour adoration performed in various churches in the United
States.

From his earliest years, Martin Doman was formed by the deep love and fervent faith of his family. In his youth
and young adulthood, he was shaped by the vibrant culture of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, influenced
by Contemporary Christian Music and the ministries of Robert Filoramo and Jim Cowan, and steeped in the
sacramental journey of our Eucharist-centered Catholic tradition.
Having served the Church as a leader of sung prayer in parish ministry, youth ministry, campus ministry, diocesan
ministry and conference leadership, Martin has become a seasoned, powerful and influential voice in the formation of entire generations of young Catholics who are preparing to evangelize the world.
Because his faith and his ministry have been born of this rich and transforming life experience, his music is
a prayerful and profound journey into the very heart of Christ. For more information, please visit http://www.martindoman.com/.

The
four sisters who comprise Eden String Quartet became involved in music
more than 17 years ago, when Megan, at age seven, began walking over to
their grandma’s house for piano lessons.

When
the girls were a bit older, they began studying their individual string
instruments, and in 1998 formed Eden String Quartet. Over the years they
were blessed with great teachers, including members of the St. Louis and
Dallas Symphonies, and Pacific Quartet and graduates of the Julliard
School of Music. Today they travel extensively, sharing their gifts of
musical excellence with appreciative crowds all over the United States.

RUBEN
GALABEAS

Since
1994, Ruben has worked as Director of Music at Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Catholic Church, (Corpus Christi, TX), an exciting, multicultural
parish of over 2,700 families. He leads music at all weekend and daily
liturgies.

From
2001 to the present, Ruben has recorded with Freddie Martinez, Sr., and
he has recently completed a Spanish collection of Vince Ambrosetti’s
songs, “Come You Who Labor,” with the National Philharmonic
Orchestra of London, released by International Liturgy Publications.

MSGR.
MICHAEL HERAS

Msgr.
Heras was ordained in 1984 and is currently the priest of the diocese of
Corpus Christi, TX.

Msgr.
Heras also serves as Chaplain to the Fullness of Truth Evangelization
Ministries in Houston, and is a member of the Equestrian Order of the
Holy Sepulchre. You may also know Msgr. Heras as the host of the Gulf
Coast Catholic Television News Program. He somehow finds time to fit
music into his life, performing and composing liturgical works.

BEVERLY
MCDEVITT

Beverly
has directed her local parish choir as well as children’s choirs, and
has even had the opportunity to lead a 60-member choir to Rome to sing
for the late Pope John Paul II. Hearing her own musical piece sung
before the Pope remains one of her most memorable life experiences.

She
continues to serve her faith by leading two choirs and serving as the
Director of Music for the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in
Allentown, PA and the Diocese of Allentown. Her beautiful CD, Peaceful
Christmas, was released by ILP in 2006.

WILLIAM
SVARDA

As the
Director of Music at American Martyrs Church in Manhattan Beach,
California, since 1977, Bill conducts two choirs and supervises all
music and sound in an extremely active parish of over 6,000 families.
Since that time he has also worked as a transcriber, arranger and
engraver for many publishers such as Sparrow, Word, Maranatha, G.I.A.
and International Liturgy Publications.

SONGS
IN HIS PRESENCE

Songs
In His Presence has been formed to share new music with others. It works
well in spontaneous formats like prayer meetings to support prayer and
praise. It is also well suited to the more organized pattern of a
Catholic Mass, for which much of the music was first composed. In fact,
the "Psalms" CD is a collection of Psalms expressly composed
for use at Mass.

We
have always placed emphasis on playability and singability in our music.
Simple piano or guitar accompaniment is generally sufficient. At the
same time, those with access to more sophisticated instrumental support
will find that this music expands readily.